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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Southwest Monsoon advances further
Conditions becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon
A Low Pressure Area is likely to form over eastcentral Bay of Bengal during next 48 hours
It is likely to move westnorthwest wards and become more marked during subsequent 24 hours
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorology Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department:
♦ Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of South Interior Karnataka, some parts of Rayalaseema, most parts of Tamil Nadu, entire Southwest Bay of Bengal, some more parts of West central Bay of Bengal, entire Eastcentral
Bay of Bengal and some parts of northwest and some more parts of Northeast Bay of Bengal.
♦ The Northern Limit of Monsoon  now passes through Karwar, Shimogha ,Tumukuru, Chittoor, Chennai.
♦ Conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into some more parts of Central Arabian Sea, Goa, Some parts of Konkan, some more parts of Karnataka, Rayalaseema, remaining parts of Tamilnadu, some parts of Coastal
Andhra Pradesh, some more parts of Central and North Bay of Bengal and some parts of Northeastern states during next 2-3 days.
♦ Conditions likely to become favorable subsequently for further advance of Southwest monsoon into some more parts of Maharashtra, Some more parts of Karnataka, Some parts of Telangana, some more parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh, remaining
parts of Bay of Bengal & northeastern states, Sikkim, some parts of Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal during subsequent 2 days.
♦ A Low Pressure Area is likely to form over eastcentral Bay of Bengal during next 48 hours. It is likely to move westnorthwest wards and become more marked during subsequent 24 hours. Under its influence, fairly widespread to widespread
rainfall accompanied with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Odisha, north Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana during 09th-11th June and isolated heavy falls over Vidarbha, Gangetic West Bengal, Gujarat state and south Madhya Pradesh during 10th-11th June.
♦ The Western Disturbance as a trough and cyclonic circulation persist over north Punjab,
northeast Uttar Pradesh, Central Gujarat, eastcentral Bay of Bengal and Southeast Arabian Sea off Kerala Coast.
Meanwhile,
- General Weather Forecast for next 5 days :
♦ Maximum temperature likely to rise by 2-3°C over Maharashtra and central India during next 2 days. No significant change in maximum temperature during next 24 hours and rise by 2-4°C thereafter over northwest India.
♦ No significant change in maximum temperatures likely over rest parts of the country during next 4-5 days.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre imposes stock limits on Tur and Urad dal applicable to wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers, millers and importers in order to prevent hoarding and speculation;
Imposition of stock limits on tur and urad to be effective with immediate effect till 31st October
The decision is another step taken by the Government to crackdown on prices of essential commodities
In order to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation and also to improve affordability to the consumers in respect of tur dal and urad dal, the Government of India has issued an order where it has imposed stock limits on the pulses applicable to wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers, millers and importers. The Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs  Order, 2023 has been issued with immediate effect from today i.e. 2nd June 2023.
Under this order, stock limits have been prescribed for tur and urad until 31st October 2023 for all States and Union Territories. Stock limits applicable to each of the pulse individually will be 200 MT for wholesalers; 5 MT for retailers; 5 MT at each retail outlet and 200 MT at depot for big chain retailers; last 3 months of production or 25% of annual installed capacity, whichever is higher, for the millers. In respect of importers, the importers are not to hold imported stock beyond 30 days from the date of Customs clearance. The respective legal entities are to declare the stock position on the portal  of Department of Consumer Affairs and in case the stocks held by them are higher than the prescribed limits then, they shall bring the same to the prescribed stock limits within 30 days of issue of the notification.
The imposition of stock limits on tur and urad is another step in the consistent efforts taken by the Government to crackdown on prices of essential commodities. The Department of Consumer Affairs had been closely monitoring the stock position of tur and urad through stock disclosure portal which has been reviewed on weekly basis with the State Government. Extensive interactions with various stakeholders such as importers, millers, retailers had been held to ensure disclosure of stocks, including visits by senior officers to the states of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu to assess the ground situation.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Clarification regarding false/misleading news items published regarding penalty on delay in fitness of vehicles
The Ministry has taken note of some false / misleading news items, appearing in a section of media recently, alleging that the penalty for delay in fitness of the vehicles has been increased drastically by the Central Government.
However, MoRTH wishes to clarify that such news items are totally false, misleading and beyond any truth. In this regard, it is clarified that MoRTH had issued a notification vide GSR 714  dt 04 October, 2021 for revision of registration fee, fitness testing fee and fitness certification fee of vehicles.
This was issued as a disincentive for vehicle owners who have vehicles more than 15 years old conforming to BS I/II/III emission norms, which are comparatively more polluting as compared to vehicles conforming to BS IV/VI emission norms.
It is clarified that as per the above notification "In case of delay in applying for renewal of certificate of registration, an additional fee of three hundred rupee for delay of every month or part thereof in respect of motor cycles and five hundred rupees for delay in every month or part thereof in respect of other classes of non-transport vehicles  shall be levied".
Further, in respect of transport vehicles , the fitness certificate fee has been increased only in case of vehicles older than 15 years. No change in the fees has been done for the vehicles less than 15 years old. For delay in fitness test, there is a provision of levying a fee of Rs 50/day.
In view of the above, it is again clarified that news items published in several newspapers on 09th April 2022 are misleading, false and beyond any truth.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
178.83cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at59,442
Active cases standat 0.14%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.66%
9,754recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,23,88,475
5,476new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
77.28cr Total Tests conducted so far; 9,09,985tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Defence
FLAGGING IN OF INSV TARINI
In yet another historic event in the maritime calendar of India, INSV Tarini touched the Indian shores as she entered Goa harbour and secured alongside the INS Mandovi jetty on successful completion of a 17000nm trans-ocean inter-continental voyage, after 188 days. The six-member crew was received at the jetty by Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, Smt Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff. VAdm MA Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, Ms. Rani Rampal, former Captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, and a host of senior naval officers, enthusiastic members of the naval community and civilian dignitaries were also present.
The ‘Flag In’ ceremony commenced with a magnificent display of yachting skills by young and promising yachtsman of the Navy Boys Sports Company. This was followed by a marvellous flypast by versatile naval aviation platforms such as the Chetak, Kamov 31, Hawks, IL 38, Dornier and MiG 29K aircraft.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Pramod Sawant complimented the exemplary display of valour, courage and perseverance by the crew and highlighted the Indian Navy’s role as a pioneer in the country in ocean sailing, as exemplified by the international accolades received by Captain Dilip Donde , Cdr Abhilash Tomy  and the Navika Sagar Parikrama team of six women naval officers, a true display of Nari Shakti.
Appreciating the arduous expedition of the Tarini crew, more so by two women officers, Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A who were part of the entire 188 days and 17000nm of sailing, Smt Smriti Irani stated that such achievements should be recorded for posterity and shared with the entire nation to encourage and motivate young boys and girls to not only join the armed forces, but also serve the nation with pride and honour.
Admiral R Hari Kumar congratulated the crew on its successful completion of a challenging endeavour. The achievement of crew in navigating through adverse weather conditions and undertaking inhouse repairs whenever needed are shining examples of innovation and ingenuity that our countrymen possess, he added. He also emphasized that this voyage towards women empowerment is not an end, but the start of a new phase of providing an ocean of opportunities to female sailors to conquer the seven seas.
INSV Tarini’s historic voyage from Goa to Rio de Janerio via Cape Town and back spanned 188 eventful days of achievement.

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Ministry of Railways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates to the Nation -100 percent electrification of the Konkan railway line and other railway projects
“Electrification of the entire 740 kms of Konkan Railway route to help overall progress of Goa”- Union Minister Shripad Naik
Goa, 20 June 2022
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the Nation 100% Electrification of Konkan Railway line from Roha  to Thokur  by flagging off Electric trains from Udupi, Madagaon and Ratnagiri via video conference today at Bengaluru, Karnataka under the ‘Mission 100% Electrification - Moving towards net Zero Carbon Emission’. The total cost of the project is ₹1287 Cr.
Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways was present for the programme held at Margao Railway station. Shri Naik while addressing the media said that, Electrification of the Konkan Railway route will help for the overall progress of Goa as well Karnataka and Maharashtra. Electrification will facilitate transportation smoothly as well as boost freight. The project will also help to protect the environment.
During the Programme, Prime Minister also dedicated to the Nation, Air Conditioned Railway Station- Sir M Visvesvaraya Railway Station at Baiyappanahalli, which is developed on the lines of a modern airport at a total cost of around Rs 315 crore.
Railway Electrification of Konkan Railway has been completed in 5 phases i.e Thokur-Bijoor, Bijoor-Karwar, Karwar-Thivim, Thivim-Ratnagiri & Ratnagiri-Roha, the last section being Ratnagiri - Thivim which was commissioned on 28.03.2022. All loco pilots have been trained in a phased manner for running electric traction loco.
Now, Konkan Railway is 100% electrified. This will lead to higher operational efficiency and lower unit cost of transportation, thus benefiting the country as well as the Corporation. There will be significant savings in fuel i.e. more than Rs. 150 crore per annum. 18% reduction in unit cost of transport.
There are 91 tunnels on the route and the total length of route in the tunneled section is 84.496 Km . Forced ventilation system has been provided in seven major long tunnels.
Salient Features
- Route-740 km: Maharashtra- 382 km, Goa-106 km and Karnataka- 252 km
- Track-970 km: Maharashtra- 513km, Goa- 163 km, Karnataka- 294km
- Total cost: Rs. 1,287 crore
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
CO2 CAPTURE HUBS
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage  is one of the technology pathways which help in reducing net emission and support to accomplish net zero by 2070 by decarbonising large industrial sectors particularly steel, cement, thermal power plants, fertilizer and petrochemical industries etc. The work on CCUS is at conceptual stage to make CO2 capture economically viable. Four inter-ministerial committees have been constituted by NITI Aayog to study the challenges and finalize recommendations in the area of safety and technical standard development, carbon capture projects, carbon utilization projects, and carbon transportation and storage.
Department of Science and Technology  has supported various activities in area of CCUS which inter alia include:
- R&D projects through national and bilateral efforts to identify and prioritize breakthrough technologies.
- Two National Centres of Excellence to facilitate capturing and mapping of current R&D and innovation activities and develop a network of researchers, industries and other stakeholders.
- A multilateral research project to study the risk associated with permanent storage of CO2 in basalts.
- 25 CCUS projects 
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Agnibaaz Division celebrates 22nd Raising Day
Pune, 3 April 2023
The Agnibaaz Division celebrated their 22nd Raising Day on 02 April 2023 with enthusiasm and multitude of activities. Since raising, the Division has grown from strength to strength and today, it occupies a place of pride in the Southern Star Command with immaculate conduct of Exercise Dakshin Shakti, Integrated field firing exercise carried out in the deserts of Rajasthan and the recently concluded Inaugural India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave.
As part of the Raising Day celebrations, a special Sainik Sammelan was addressed by Maj Gen Bimal Monga, Vishisht Seva Medal, General Officer Commanding of the Division. He emphasised the need for every soldier to keep himself updated on the latest technological advancements in the backdrop of modernization drive being undertaken in Artillery. He also complimented all ranks of the Division for displaying high order of professional commitment and felicitated individuals for their outstanding accomplishments in respective fields.PIB Pune | M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Shri Rajnath Singh to inaugurate BOLD–QIT project along international border in Dhubri, Assam tomorrow
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the project BOLD-QIT  under CIBMS  on India-Bangladesh border in Dhubri District of Assam tomorrow.
Border Security Force is responsible for safeguarding of 4,096 Km long International Border with Bangladesh. At various places, it is not possible to erect Border Fence due to the geographical barriers. The 61 Kms of Border area in District Dhubri, Assam where River Brahmaputra enters into Bangladesh is consisting of vast char lands and innumerable river channels thus making border guarding in this area, a daunting task especially during rainy season.
To overcome this problem, in the year 2017, Ministry of Home Affairs decided to go for technological solution besides the physical presence of manpower of BSF. In Jan, 2018, Information and Technology Wing of BSF undertook the project BOLD-QIT  and completed it in record time with the technical support of various manufacturers and suppliers. BOLD-QIT is the project to install technical systems under the Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System , which enables BSF to equip Indo-Bangla borders with different kind of sensors in unfenced riverine area of Brahmaputra and its tributaries. Now, the entire span of River Brahmaputra has been covered with data network generated by Microwave communication, OFC Cables, DMR Communication, day and night surveillance Cameras and intrusion detection system. These modern gadgets provide feeds to BSF Control Rooms on the Border and enable BSF Quick Reaction Teams to thwart any possibility of Illegal Cross Border Crossing/ Crimes.
The implementation of this project will not only help BSF to curb all type of cross border crimes but also provide respite to the troops from round the clock human surveillance.
Earlier the Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh has inaugurated two smart fencing pilot projects of five kilometers each on India-Pakistan international border in Jammu in the month of September, last year.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Dr Harsh Vardhan urges students to go for start ups
The Union Minister of Science and Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan motivated students to work on innovative ideas while inaugurating the students’ Engineering Model Competition Meet and Expo at part of the 5th India International Science Festival  in Kolkata today.
The competition brought together several students from across India under one roof to showcase their innovative ideas. The competition was held at Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- Indian Institute of Chemical Biology , Salk Lake, Kolkata and saw the participation of around 200 students from across the country on the second day of IISF 2019.
Inaugurating the Meet & Expo, Dr Harsh Vardhan said that the government is always open to innovative ideas and welcome students to take up Start-ups too.
Reiterating the statement of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his inaugural address to the IISF yesterday, Dr Harsh Vardhan said that we all should make continuous efforts to get assured success.
He pointed out that over 2 lakh innovative ideas have been developed and showcased by organisations like National Innovation Foundation in Ahmedabad. Appreciating the models prepared by the students, he particularly mentioned a model that has been made for one visually impaired student and he said that these kind of ideas would be further taken up to Rashtrapati Bhawan.
He said that as science and technology, apart from being used as intellectual assets, can give solutions to various problems that we are facing. “Innovation coefficient is very important and the Prime Minister encourages youngsters for their innovative ideas. India can harness young talent and students can give solutions to each and every existing problem,” Dr Harsh Vardhan added.
He emphasised that even if someone is underprivileged, one should keep on making efforts to achieve their goals and problems faced by him in his condition can help him find scientific solutions to problems.
The exhibition has 108 models that are on display and addressing the exhibitors Dr Harsh Vardhan said that this exhibition should not be the end of their hard work. They should keep making efforts towards entrepreneurship and Start-ups.
The models that were brought to this event proved that India's youth is not short of creativity. From technologies to make existing machines cost effective to developing assistive technologies for disabled people, this event was an inspiration for dreamers, achievers and the curious minds. The minister visited the displayed models and he encouraged students to think how the models can be taken up to the next level. “Choose any subject for innovation and make efforts. Do not get disheartened if you do not attempt success at once. Keep going and keep working hard till you achieve it,” he said.
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Ministry of Finance
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Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills

The Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, has decided to notify the amounts for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending June 2021 as under:
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Notified Amount for Auction of Treasury Bills


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Date of Auction
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91 Days
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182 Days
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364 Days
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Total
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07 April, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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12 April, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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20 April, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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28 April, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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05 May, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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12 May, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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19 May, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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25 May, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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02 June, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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09 June, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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16 June, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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23 June, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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30 June, 2021
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15,000
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15,000
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6,000
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36,000
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Total
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195,000
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195,000
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78,000
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468,000
The Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, will continue to have the flexibility to modify the notified amount and timing of auction of Treasury Bills, depending upon the requirements of the Government, evolving market conditions and other relevant factors. Thus, the calendar is subject to change, if circumstances so warrant including for reasons such as intervening holidays. Such changes, if any, will be communicated through press releases.
The auction of Treasury Bills will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.No.4–W&M/2018, dated March 27, 2018issued by the Government of India, as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
200 Students and Indian Nationals from Ukraine arrive in Delhi as part of “Operation Ganga”
Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, MOS  welcomed the evacuees
Assured them the Government of India is committed to repatriation of all Indians from Ukraine
Around 200 students and Indian citizens from Ukraine have been evacuated from Ukraines and brought back to India as part of Government of India’s Operation Ganga.
Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, Minister of State for Chemical and Fertilizers received the evacuees, most of them students, at Indira Gandhi International airport. The special Indigo flight landed at Delhi today morning.
Welcoming all the returnees, the Union Minister said the Union Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is committed to ensuring repatriation of all Indians from Ukraine. He assured the students that their friends and colleagues will also be evacuated soon.
Coming back to India and meeting with families, students expressed gratitude towards the Union Government. A young student on the flight remarked, with tears of joy, the safe evacuation from a war strife country is no miracle, and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi made it possible.
Indigo flight had taken off from the Istanbul International Airport, at 10.35 p.m.  on Wednesday and reached New Delhi at 8.31a.m. today.
Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and SpiceJet have joined the Operation Ganga mission operating multiple flights from Ukraine's neighbouring countries to Delhi and Mumbai.